Anti-Racism & White Privilege: A crowd-sourced guide for educators

"Kim Parker, co-founder of #Disrupttexts, suggests ways in which educators can incorporate diverse books into their curriculum — and how parents can be supportive allies in the process."

"Newsletter, tons of resources."

Resources and tools regarding racism and anti-blackness and how to be a better ally.

From Paul Peri.

A Black owned bookstore in Boston.

"Highlights the connection between discipline and the achievement gap."

The subject of race can be very touchy. As finance executive Mellody Hobson says, it's a "conversational third rail." But, she says, that's exactly why we need to start talking about it. In this engaging, persuasive talk, Hobson makes the case that speaking openly about race — and particularly about diversity in hiring -- makes for better businesses and a better society. (Paul Peri)

Materials from a recent IDEAS course.

This scholarly work is available for free on Spotify. Thanks, Angela Lee for the tip.

When one of Liz Kleinrock's fourth-grade students said the unthinkable at the start of a class on race, she knew it was far too important a teachable moment to miss. But where to start? Learn how Kleinrock teaches kids to discuss taboo topics without fear -- because the best way to start solving social problems is to talk about them.

From Paul Peri.

A resource from a recent IDEAS course.

"It's another list of books, but it is in article form rather than just a list, and maybe more attractive to some readers?"

A Black owned bookstore in DC.

From Paul Peri.

From Mitch Finnegan

"This is from the National Network of State Teachers of the Year and it provides a series of short vids made during a teacher's conference of authentic conversations among teachers of color and their thoughts on equity in schools."

About how well-meaning white people's influence often goes awry in public schooling. Worth a listen if you have not yet heard this podcast. (Paul Peri)

From Mitch Finnegan

In 2010, journalist Michele Norris began inviting people to distill their thoughts on the word race to only six words. Printing 200 postcards and issuing a call to action, Norris and her team were unsure of what – if anything – would result. What took root was a groundswell. With just a small footprint, it was clear Norris created a vehicle for expression and voice for which it seemed many were longing.

Today, more than 500,000 personal narratives, from all 50 states and 96 countries have been collected. People often send backstories and photos to share more about what is behind their six-word statements. Many of these essays contain sentiments and hard truths rarely expressed out loud. In 2013, the Race Card Project was awarded the prestigious Peabody Award for excellence in electronic communications for turning a pejorative phrase into a productive dialogue on a difficult topic.

Recommended as a private activity for reflection. Do not share answers in a classroom.

"If you found White Fragility helpful or have it on your reading list, I highly recommend ME AND WHITE SUPREMACY by Layla F. Saad. It is written for white people to engage in self-reflection about some of the ways we are complicit and how to start unpacking and addressing white supremacy in our own lives. "

From Paul Peri.

"I am sharing a video that my cousin, a Canadian teacher, helped put together that addresses acknowledging white privilege and embracing diversity."

From Mitch Finnegan.

An interactive and research activity.